Senior Content Manager - job 1 of 3

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works.

This role will be located in New York, San Francisco, Mountain View or Remote.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. This role may be remote or hybrid. At LinkedIn, hybrid roles are performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. Remote roles are performed from the designated home work location upon time of hire, and any changes to this home work location requires a review of remote status and approval.

About the Team

The Content Team partners with world-class experts to identify, acquire, and develop premium learning content that delivers career outcomes for millions of professionals. We operate at the intersection of speed and quality, moving decisively to spot emerging skills gaps and bring the right experts to our platform. Working cross-functionally with production, product, marketing, and sales, we fulfill LinkedIn's mission of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.

About the Role

The Senior Content Manager is a high-velocity deal-maker, strategic executor, and learning innovator who rapidly expands LinkedIn Learning's content portfolio by identifying market opportunities, building expert relationships, and closing high-impact partnerships. You thrive in ambiguity, move fast without sacrificing quality, and bring deep domain expertise to drive content strategy in a fast-changing learning landscape.

This role requires someone who can think holistically about portfolio needs while executing tactically on individual deals and innovating new learning experiences that meet professionals where they are. You'll leverage data to inform decisions, use AI to accelerate workflows, experiment with emerging formats, and build a network of top-tier practitioners who trust you to bring their expertise to millions of learners. Speed, strategic judgment, innovation, and collaboration are non-negotiable.

The ideal candidate has domain expertise in business or technology, a growth mindset that embraces change, and a proven track record of closing deals and launching new learning experiences in dynamic environments. This position reports to the Director of Content Strategy.

What You'll Do

Drive Rapid, Data-Informed Portfolio Growth

• Identify emerging skills gaps using market analysis, customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and performance data to prioritize acquisition targets
• Build and manage a portfolio of high-impact content that balances strategic priorities (depth, breadth, credibility, relevance) with market demand
• Monitor portfolio performance continuously, using data insights to double down on what's working and pivot away from what's not
• Think holistically about how individual acquisitions fit into broader learning paths, role-based programs, and enterprise client needs

Innovate New Learning Experiences

• Meet learners where they are by experimenting with new formats, delivery models, and learning experiences that match how professionals actually consume content
• Pioneer emerging formats including live learning, unscripted conversations, practitioner-led deep dives, AI-powered practice, and creator-inspired content
• Challenge conventional course models when they don't serve learner needs—prioritize substance, relevance, and accessibility over production polish
• Test and iterate quickly, using data and learner feedback to refine new approaches and scale what resonates
• Stay ahead of learning trends, understanding how AI, creator economy dynamics, and changing work patterns impact how professionals upskill

Execute High-Velocity Deal Creation & Negotiation

• Source and activate relationships with top-tier practitioners, thought leaders, and industry experts who can deliver credible, job-ready content
• Move deals forward efficiently, navigating contract negotiations, compensation structures, and partnership terms with minimal risk exposure
• Close deals fast without compromising quality or strategic fit—you know when to push, when to walk, and when to get creative
• Build sustainable economics that balance instructor value, content ROI, and platform growth
• Match instructors to formats that play to their strengths—some thrive in scripted courses, others in live conversations or rapid-release content

Leverage AI & Technology for Speed & Scale

• Use generative AI strategically to accelerate ideation, prototyping, content development, and instructor collaboration
• Experiment with AI-powered workflows to reduce time-to-market while maintaining content quality and authenticity
• Explore AI-enhanced learning experiences including personalized practice, adaptive content, and intelligent coaching
• Stay ahead of technology trends that impact how professionals learn and what skills they need to succeed

Bring Deep Domain Expertise

• Serve as the subject matter expert for your domain, providing strategic guidance on content priorities, instructor selection, and market positioning
• Translate industry trends into actionable content strategies and innovative learning experiences that address real professional challenges
• Educate cross-functional partners (sales, marketing, product) on emerging skills, competitive dynamics, and learner needs in your domain
• Represent LinkedIn Learning at industry events, building relationships and identifying opportunities before competitors do

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Partner seamlessly with editorial, production, product, marketing, and sales teams to accelerate time-to-market and maximize content impact
• Support sales and marketing with timely content expertise during campaigns, client conversations, and competitive situations
• Share insights and best practices across the content team to elevate collective performance and spread innovation
• Build trust as a reliable partner who delivers on commitments and solves problems proactively
• Champion experimentation and help the organization embrace new learning models

Navigate Ambiguity & Change

• Make fast, informed decisions with incomplete information—you balance speed with strategic judgment
• Adapt quickly as priorities shift, new competitors emerge, or market dynamics change
• Embrace experimentation and learn from both successes and failures
• Maintain momentum in a fast-paced, evolving environment where the only constant is change

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in editorial, content development, acquisitions, business development, or related roles with increasing responsibility
• BA/BS degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred:

• Existing network of practitioners and thought leaders in your domain who trust you and take your calls
• Experience in learning technology, educational content, media, or professional development
• Track record of launching content programs, formats, or products from 0 to 1
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Learning's platform, content, and enterprise customer needs
• Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning science
• Experience working in fast-growth or high-change environments
• Background in creator economy, media innovation, or emerging content formats
• Deep domain expertise in [business/technology] with an active network of practitioners and thought leaders
• Proven deal-making ability: You've successfully negotiated partnerships, closed acquisitions, and built relationships that drive business outcomes
• Innovation track record: You've launched new content formats, learning experiences, or programs that broke from convention and delivered results
• Data-driven decision-making: You use analytics, performance metrics, and market intelligence to inform strategy and prioritize ruthlessly
• Portfolio management experience: You think holistically about content ecosystems, not just individual projects
• High-velocity execution: You thrive under pressure, manage multiple concurrent deals, and deliver results on tight timelines
• AI/LLM proficiency: You leverage generative AI for rapid ideation, prototyping, and workflow acceleration
• Growth mindset: You embrace ambiguity, learn quickly, and adapt to change without losing momentum
• Learner-centric thinking: You understand how professionals actually consume content and design experiences that meet them where they are
• Exceptional collaboration skills: You build trust across teams, navigate organizational complexity, and get things done through influence
• Outstanding communication: You're equally effective in writing, presenting, and relationship-building conversations
• Self-starter mentality: You take initiative, solve problems independently, and don't wait for perfect information to act

Suggested Skills:

• Program Management
• Content Acquisition 
• Relationship Management

LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $125,000 to $205,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
 

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